Sierpinski sponge

noun

The three-dimensional extension of the Sierpinski carpet.

Meanings

nounSierpinski sponge (plural Sierpinski sponges)

plural Sierpinski sponges

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe three-dimensional extension of the Sierpinski carpet.

Origin

Named after Wacław Sierpiński, Polish mathematician.

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Sierpinski sponge. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Sierpinski%20sponge

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Sierpinski sponge,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Sierpinski%20sponge.

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